Licensed Engineers

McAllister Towing; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllister Towing seeks a Licensed Engineer to join the crew aboard the Jackie F McAllister. The role focuses on the operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment, ensuring safe, efficient propulsion, electrical and hydraulic systems, and adherence to the company safety and environmental standards.

The engineer will report to the vessel captain, maintain logs, and support readiness for all on-board tasks, with emphasis on reliability and uptime in a demanding harbor environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential is required.
• Valid TWIC Card required for access to port facilities.
• Engineering license must be current and valid.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on board.
• Keep Captain apprised of issues or relief needs.
• Oversee machinery plant including engines, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
• Manage electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, and deck equipment.
• Log daily engine activity and ensure compliance with Safety/Environmental manuals.

Skills

Merchant Mariner Credential

TWIC Card

Engineering License

Drug test

Physical exam

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Founded in 1985, Portland Tugboat is New England’s premier tugboat company, providing the most powerful fleet of tugs in the region. Handling a wide range of cargo, Portland Tugboat has a distinguished record of providing safe and efficient ship docking and general harbor assist services in the port, covering the areas of Portland Harbor, Casco Bay, and Cousin's Island on Hussey Sound. Captain Brian J. Fournier is the President of Portland Tugboat and a state-licensed docking pilot. He has docked ships on the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, and has led tractor‑tug training exercises with SeaRiver Maritime in San Francisco and Portland Pipeline in Maine. He has been in the maritime industry since 1980's.

Portland Tugboat is seeking highly qualified Licensed Engineer to join their team aboard the Jackie F McAllister.

Description of duties and responsibilities are outlined below:

Licensed Engineer

We are looking for a Licensed Engineers for Portland Tugboat.

The Licensed Engineer is an experienced skilled crewmember on board the vessel’s Engineering Department. The Licensed Engineer is directly responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the boat. The Licensed Engineer must keep Captain apprised of issue(s) or his or her relief.

Responsible for the good condition and efficiency working of the entire machinery plant of the vessel including main engines, propulsion, and auxiliary machinery, all electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, steering machinery, and all associated components, deck machinery and any and all other valves, pipes, watertight integrity of the vessel.

The Licensed Engineer must maintain compliance with the quality, safety, and environmental management system as detailed in the McAllister Operations Manual.

Supervises the procurement, loading, use and transfer and discharge of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, lube oil, ascertaining that said products are of proper quality and quantity when received on board and making the proper entries in the log and on the Fuel Transfer Certificate.

Repairs all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within his capacity and completes the daily engine log each day.

Required Skills

• Valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential.
• Valid TWIC Card
• Valid Engineering License
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Physical Requirements

The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Engineer to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. You must have the physical ability to operate heavy machinery. Repair work may involve assignments to work beneath machines and close quarters. Frequent stooping and bending required. Specific physical requirements include:

• Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
• Adequate hearing.Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
• Sufficient strength to:
• Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level.
• Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level.
• Lift 35 lbs. from overhead; and
• Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.